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Weather & Climate in Castor, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2167°N, 111.9000°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Castor has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.6").